The long, deep red green leaves of this lettuce are quite firm and crisp. Romaine has a stiff central rib is particularly crisp and fibrous. The most tender inner leaves are lighter green color and have a yellowish rib.

Serving Ideas

This lettuce is most commonly used in Caesar Salad and can be combined with other lettuces for enhanced flavor and nutritional value.

One cup of iceberg lettuce contains:
8 calories
0.5 gram protein
0.7 gram fiber
10 mg calcium
78 mg potassium
1.5 mg vitamin C
16 mcg folate
13.3 mcg of vitamin K
164 mcg beta carotene
152 mcg of lutein + zeaxanthin

One cup of romaine lettuce has:
8 calories
0.58 gram protein
1 gram fiber
16 mg calcium
116 mg potassium
11.3 mg vitamin C
64 mcg folate
48.2 mcg vitamin K
1637 mcg beta carotene
1087 mcg of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Choosy Moms might want to pick Romaine!